Low Back Pain Relief
If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Back pain is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States, only headache is more common. Fortunately, most occurrences of low back pain can be treated with conservative care in our office. A majority of Patients that suffer from LBP (Low Back Pain) simply wait for it to go away or think it will take long term care or extensive rehab to correct the problem, in our office this simply isn't true. We focus on getting your problem corrected and getting you back to your life. Some conditions may take much longer to resolve or lead to more serious conditions that is why it is best to get checked early.
How will my LOW BACK PAIN be treated?
Most low back pain can be treated without surgery. Treatment in our office uses the most up to date research and treatment protocols from the world of Chiropractic Medicine, Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, and Exercise Prescription. Dr. Farrah will perform a thorough history and exam to determine what you need to get you back to everyday activities as fast as possible. Most patients recover quickly and without residual functional loss.
Treatments used in our office:
1. Spinal manipulation
Literally a "hands-on" approach in which Dr. Farrah uses leverage and a series of specialized motions, and positions to adjust spinal structures and restore back mobility. More specifically spinal manipulation is a manipulation of synovial joints in the spinal column and is synonymous with Grade V mobilization. Because of its distinct biomechanics the term high velocity low amplitude (HVLA) thrust is often used interchangeably with manipulation.
2. Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
MDT assessment and treatment may be the most effective way to recover from certain types of low back pain. Mechanical Diagnosis and treatment uniquely emphasizes education and active patient involvement in the management of their LBP in order to decrease pain quickly, and restore function and independence, minimizing the number of visits to the clinic. And if a problem is more complex, self-treatment may not be possible right away. However, Dr. Farrah will determine if and when to provide additional advanced hands-on techniques until the patient can successfully manage the prescribed skills on their own.
3. Traction / Decompression
Traction and Decompression are synonyms for the same treatment so don't be fooled by recent advertisements that claim "NEW SPINAL DECOMPRESSION" as an alternative to surgery. This treatment has been used with great results for years. This is a treatment which involves the use of weights or performed manually to apply constant or intermittent force to gradually "pull" the skeletal structure into better alignment and relieve back pain. Traction is only recommended to be used for certain causes of Low Back Pain and should not be used if there is a possibility of Fracture or Dislocation.
4. Massage Therapy, Graston Soft Tissue Mobilization, and Stretching
In addition to being a Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Farrah is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Florida (MA 37658). Dr. Farrah was first trained as a Massage Therapist which allows him to view the body in a different means. Dr. Farrah understands the importance of soft tissue work in conjunction with traditional chiropractic treatments.
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5. Ice and / or Heat
The use of cold and hot, compresses may help reduce pain and inflammation and allow greater mobility for some individuals. As soon as possible following trauma, patients should apply a cold pack or a cold compress (such as a bag of ice or bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel) to the tender spot several times a day for up to 20 minutes. Only after 5 to 7 days of cold treatment, should heat then be applied for brief periods to relax muscles and increase blood flow. Warm baths may also help relax muscles. Patients should avoid sleeping on a heating pad, which can cause burns and lead to additional tissue damage.
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